1911 grip blanks

[jdgabbard]

Need to find a source that is reasonably cheap on grip blanks. Walnut will do fine. Reason why I'm looking is, I'm wanting to do some personalized carving. Anybody got a lead?

[Bullet Caster]

Yeah, I need a couple myself. I want a pair to practice on, inletting an EGA into the grips. My pistol needs some purtying up and a nice small Eagle, Globe and Anchor would look nice. I've found a bushing plug from Fusion firearms that has U.S Marine Corps on it. I've seen those pewter grips with the EGA's on 'em but they're overpriced. I think I could make some that would be better looking than what "they" sell. BC

[Tom Ruley]

If you find someone to do this, I have some very curly maple, can I use that to buy in?

[jdgabbard]

I would definitely let you in for some maple burl, lol...

[jdgabbard]

Found this as soon as I woke up this morning.

http://www.woodheadz.com/store/pc/Scales-c53.htm

[shooter93]

You might try Eisenbran Hardwoods guys. I don't know the costs but they handle every wood imaginable.

[lars1367]

I have a Powermatic bandsaw, router table, a stationary sander, and a few 1911's. Why am I not making scales?

[jdgabbard]

That's a good question, I'm sure there would be plenty of people here willing to buy some.

[lars1367]

Blanks would probably be straight forward. If people want a simple cutout and finish the scales themselves I could probably do that at a reasonable price. I have made a set of grips for my Colt Mk IV series 80; it's time consuming to shape them and fit them to the pistol. I'll work something up in the future and stick it on my website: www.store.******brass.com Of course castboolits members can get a discount (as soon as I figure out how the heck to do that)!
-Corey

[jdgabbard]

Lars, might I suggest that when you do the blanks you simply do the location for the grip screws. That would allow even the novice guys to be able to do their own grips. That and offer both officer, and government model sizes.

[lars1367]

Sounds good! I could pre-drill the holes and screw on a template. Would you suggest oversizing the grips slightly, or cutting the blank to the finished size? Wood species preferences? Targeted cost? Include screws? I know what I like and how much I'd pay, but I have some strange tastes in style and a very understanding wife!
-Corey

[jdgabbard]

I would offer both. But that is entirely up to the one who is offering the scales. I'm sure if you offered them up there would be people who would buy them. I want a couple to shape to the correct profile and then engrave with a elegant design attributing to my military service. But others may simply want to do their own work on nice wood. As for variety, what do you have available? Obviously walnut is a must. But others, such as cherrywood or other hardwoods would probably be welcomed.

[lars1367]

I have access to pretty much any species wood I want; domestic and import. I have some walnut, cherry, and maple in my shop as far as domestic species. Not a lot on hand, but there is plenty more at the local lumber dealers. There are a few projects I have to finish up for folks this week, and then I'll throw a sample grip together.

[Curlymaple42]

I have peruvian walnut, cherry, and curly maple all ready to go if anytime wants some. Some are book matched. I run a custom furniture shop so always have scrap! I an working on two desks in birdseye and curly maple right now so have plenty of scrap from that.

Send me a pm if you are interested. Price? Well, shipping plus a couple bucks per set maybe, or $5. I don't care really, other than having a little cash. I would trade too for something.